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What should I read when my heart is heavy?

Four verses carry most of what a heavy heart needs, and all four are short enough to hold on to.

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  1. When patience runs out - "Indeed Allah is with the patient" (Al-Baqarah 2:153)
  2. When fear takes over - "Allah is sufficient for us, and the best disposer of affairs" (Aal-Imran 3:173)
  3. When everything inside is noise - "Truly, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest" (Ar-Ra'd 13:28)
  4. When there is no way forward - "You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help" (Al-Fatihah 1:5)

Quran 2:153, 3:173, 13:28, 1:5

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